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| NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
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PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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PV Associate (PVA) Credential Qualifying for the Exam:
Renewal Requirements:
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements: - 30 hours of NABCEP-approved continuing education - 18 hours of PVTS Job Task Analysis - 2 hours of Building and/or Fire Codes - 10 hours of Renewable Energy - Industry involvement |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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PV System Inspector (PVSI) Certification Qualifying for the Exam: No qualifications required to take the PVSI Exam
Recertification Requirements: 8 hours of NABCEP-approved continuing education, specifically on the National Electrical Code (NEC)
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a...